View Full Version : What is your 1 favorite beauty secret??


CoffeeGirl
05-29-2008, 11:54 AM
Is it a perfume?? Is it a cream?? what is it??
You can't say water or sleep & it HAS to be a product---Wanna play??? Tell us.....................do share:imwaiting:teehee

proudnvywife01
05-29-2008, 11:56 AM
I would have to say that now it is Placenta!!! Thanks Jill!!!

LoveKiss
05-29-2008, 12:10 PM
My eyelash curler. It instantly makes me look more awake. Which is good, since sleep is my real secret, and it's been months since I've gotten enough of it on the regular. I looked in the mirror yesterday and the bags under my eyes looked frightening. :eek

Victoria
05-29-2008, 12:16 PM
Preparation H for puffy circles

CoffeeGirl
05-29-2008, 12:21 PM
Preparation H for puffy circles

I really need to try that:thinking So it really works huh?? I have heard it but never tried it:blush

mrs_ski
05-29-2008, 12:23 PM
Lip Gloss!!!!
I cant live without it

Victoria
05-29-2008, 12:24 PM
I really need to try that:thinking So it really works huh?? I have heard it but never tried it:blush

:yes


I also use Vaseline instead of lip gloss. I have a travel size jar of it. It lasts a LONG time! :yes

charm586
05-29-2008, 12:28 PM
plain old regular tooth paste(not gel and no tartar control) as a spot mask for zits

and biosilk silk protein stuff.. dry your hair half way and put just a tiny bit on and then finish drying and it makes my hair sooo shiny and silky! i love it!

proudnvywife01
05-29-2008, 12:29 PM
I also use an eye cream from Avon that works wonders on dark circles and baggage. It's called ANEW Clinical eye lift.

glass1/2full
05-29-2008, 12:30 PM
I love perfume! It instantly cheers me up!
And I can't live with out chapstick and mascara.

Mao
05-29-2008, 12:32 PM
Umberto Giannini Cirl Friends Scrunching Jelly - it turns my hair from birds' nest to ringlets in seconds!

Victoria
05-29-2008, 12:34 PM
Umberto Giannini Cirl Friends Scrunching Jelly - it turns my hair from birds' nest to ringlets in seconds!

LOL! Is that sold in the states?!? I've never heard of it! :(

JBSQUEEN
05-29-2008, 12:37 PM
If I HAVE to pick one I say my MAC concealer it cover up my eyebags. If I could have more it would be perfume and mascara as well.

Meleana21
05-29-2008, 12:41 PM
Mary Kay Mineral Powder

iowa_lady
05-29-2008, 12:43 PM
my favorite perfume Imari by AVON.

navywifeplus3
05-29-2008, 12:48 PM
Argonne the Intelligence line. I LOVE the daily face mask. I've had some trouble with acne since having babies (weird I know) and I have tried various facial product lines, including proactiv, but Argonne Intelligence is the best by far! It make my face super soft without leaving it greasy and it has made a big improvement in my complection without drying it out. LOVE IT!!

Tango'sGirl
05-29-2008, 12:48 PM
Instead of a face lotion, I use pure aloe vera gel (no fragrance, dye, etc..) as a facial moisturizer. Just wash your face and apply aloe. It sinks right in, is not greasy at all, and makes my skin look so smooth!

Alana
05-29-2008, 12:48 PM
cocoa butter chapstick, and my Shalimar perfume. I know it's two things, but I really think I couldn't live without them :)

Loretta
05-29-2008, 01:35 PM
Sulfur cream and tea tree oil for pimples....carmex for dry, flaky skin spots and olive oil for cuticles.
Smashbox photo-op for under eye circles, Smashbox photo-finish foundation primer, Estee Lauder Magna Scopic mascara.


There is no WAY I could only choose one. :lol

JennyK
05-29-2008, 01:58 PM
All of my BeautiControl. I can't live without it.

Jordan
05-29-2008, 02:06 PM
I would say either under eye conceler (gotta love the mommy circles), or Burts Bee's lip balm!

JennyK
05-29-2008, 02:08 PM
Umberto Giannini Cirl Friends Scrunching Jelly - it turns my hair from birds' nest to ringlets in seconds!

Where do you buy it?

MomWifeMe
05-29-2008, 02:10 PM
Vaseline....Its better than any wrinkle cream out there. We wrinkle basically because our skin drys out.

Shep's Wife
05-29-2008, 02:11 PM
Lip gloss always makes me feel better and not so pasty :giggle

Jayo
05-29-2008, 02:13 PM
I've used Vit E oil for the past 15 years to remove my eye makeup......I have wrinkles but not that many for an ole girl like me!

wb3690
05-29-2008, 03:21 PM
Just a few things.

Always wash your face before you go to bed. I use neutrogena face wash. I've used it for years and alternate with alpha hydroxy face wash. It makes my skin so smooth.

I can't just say one!

either vitamin E, Tea Tree Oil when I am breaking out or vitamin C when I have a little extra sun damage on my skin. (living in hawaii is a killer!)

That brings me to my NUMBER one! SPF 55 Shiseido face sunscreen. It is a must! it's light, never oily and goes on perfectly under my makeup.

Burts Bee's lip balm or rosebud salve for the lips

my eye lash curler.

heck I need alot don't I? haha

OH a good deep conditioner for your hair........I use one weekly because we're in the ocean weekly.

LovinganMP
05-29-2008, 03:23 PM
wearing sexi panties or changing with the window open. knowing that my body is vulnerable yet knowing no one can have it makes me feel amazing.

Saigon
05-29-2008, 03:24 PM
Umberto Giannini Cirl Friends Scrunching Jelly - it turns my hair from birds' nest to ringlets in seconds!


You can get it at most Target Stores

Sabrena Renee
05-29-2008, 03:24 PM
victoria's secret lotion!

carmel11725
05-29-2008, 03:32 PM
Philosophy's line of facial cleansers and lotions...it has improved my skin sooo much.
my eyelash curler
Kenra silkening and shine gloss for my hair

i couldnt pick between the 3...sorry lol

Loretta
05-29-2008, 05:01 PM
wearing sexi panties or changing with the window open. knowing that my body is vulnerable yet knowing no one can have it makes me feel amazing.

That is totally hot. I do that sometimes, too:blush Everyone should!

JennyK
05-29-2008, 05:19 PM
You can get it at most Target Stores

Thanks!!!!

HeatherNichole
05-29-2008, 05:29 PM
Mascara...I have really blonde eyelashes so I look reallly reallly scary without!!!

Dr. K
05-29-2008, 05:31 PM
eyelash curler... even if i'm not wearing any makeup and headed to work out, i MUST curl my eyelashes. instantly brightens up my eyes and makes me look awake!!

kristen524
05-29-2008, 05:34 PM
Ok, I absolutely can't live without...

Cetaphil to wash my face (the kind that looks like man-juice lol, not the other one.) It's so gentle, leaves it soft, and is great for sensitive skin. :thumbsup
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee139/ko1059/200.jpg

Purpose Dual Treatment Lotion w/ SPF 15.... THE greastest facial lotion EVERRRR! I have kinda dry skin, so it's great for that & sensitive skin. AND I'm a huge believer in wearing a sunscreen to protect at least your face from snu damage (and prevent ugly wrinkles lol), so this does double duty! :tu
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee139/ko1059/purposelotion.jpg

sandykay
05-29-2008, 05:37 PM
lip gloss... and hand cream

*~*Cori*~*
05-29-2008, 05:43 PM
I can't live without my glossy lipgloss from Merle Norman. I always wear it on top of my lipstick and it makes it look so shiny and proffesional :D
Oh and mascara most definitly! I have strawberry blonde eyelashes so I look like Im half dead without mascara to brighten up my face!

thejibstah
05-30-2008, 10:02 PM
Sulfur cream and tea tree oil for pimples....carmex for dry, flaky skin spots and olive oil for cuticles.
Smashbox photo-op for under eye circles, Smashbox photo-finish foundation primer, Estee Lauder Magna Scopic mascara.


There is no WAY I could only choose one. :lol

Smashbox! I was trying to find that photo-finish stuff, but I couldn't remember who made it, and no one knew what I was talking about, so I ended up with a foundation primer from MAC. Is it comprable to the one from Smashbox do you know?

I def. need to get the stuff for under eye circles though. I have them TERRIBLE. I don't smoke, I get enough sleep, but nothing I do makes them any better. I had a lady at Sephora tell me that it was from allergies, which I have, so I guess it could be. :dunno I just am at a loss of what to do about them.

CoffeeGirl
05-30-2008, 10:04 PM
I def. need to get the stuff for under eye circles though. I have them TERRIBLE. I don't smoke, I get enough sleep, but nothing I do makes them any better. I had a lady at Sephora tell me that it was from allergies, which I have, so I guess it could be. :dunno I just am at a loss of what to do about them.

Mine are bad too & NOT from allergies-I have had them since I was a youngun & they were a gift-:teehee from My Dad

rosebud*
05-30-2008, 10:07 PM
lipgloss for sure. If i am wearing no makeup but put on lip gloss i instantly feel better.
I also love my mary kay eye makeup remover. it works sooo good.

ily.mmw
05-30-2008, 10:35 PM
Smashbox! I was trying to find that photo-finish stuff, but I couldn't remember who made it, and no one knew what I was talking about, so I ended up with a foundation primer from MAC. Is it comprable to the one from Smashbox do you know?

I def. need to get the stuff for under eye circles though. I have them TERRIBLE. I don't smoke, I get enough sleep, but nothing I do makes them any better. I had a lady at Sephora tell me that it was from allergies, which I have, so I guess it could be. :dunno I just am at a loss of what to do about them.

smashbox is awesome, i used to work at a cosmetics store & we sold smashbox, their primers are really some of the best out there. seriously!

ily.mmw
05-30-2008, 10:36 PM
OH! & one of my old managers showed me how to make your own lip stick to match your blush, that is if you ladies use bare escentuals.

Kristen
05-30-2008, 10:40 PM
Right now, my Bobbi Brown under eye concealer and powder. The circles are killing me!

CoffeeGirl
05-30-2008, 10:40 PM
OH! & one of my old managers showed me how to make your own lip stick to match your blush, that is if you ladies use bare escentuals.

I do:yes & I know alot of SOS girls do too:yes

ily.mmw
05-30-2008, 10:53 PM
i also like urban decay, too faced and redearth. mostly just eyeshadows and liners though, too faced has this mascara called lash injection but its one of those mascaras that you either love it or you hate it.

but urban decay and too faced have some pretty funny names for eyeshadows and such! & urban decay has "lickable/kissable" body powder like marshmallow, honey or cocoa :D

phantomfg
05-30-2008, 11:39 PM
I just discovered Sheiseido's mascara base. Not cheap at $22 from Sephora, but so incredibly worth it. I kid you not, once you put it on and add your mascara - drugstore or not, it won't matter, your lashes will be volumous, longer and hold the curl in them. Yeah, it adds another step to your make up routine, but the effect is amazing and long-lasting.

Also, my latest most favorite and unfortunately quite high end blush is Chanel's Narcisse Joues Contraste. With it on you'll look lit from within. So universally perfect a shade.

MSJackson
05-30-2008, 11:45 PM
my foundation because my skin is patchy. and black eyeliner... I always get compliments when I darken up my eyes.

Serran
05-31-2008, 05:38 PM
Sunglasses and sunscreen. My great grandma always told us all to use it. She is 90 and looks maybe 70. I'll take her advice any day!

LaneyBug
05-31-2008, 05:50 PM
I really love my MAC foundation. It has the best coverage of anything I've ever used.

CoffeeGirl
05-31-2008, 08:19 PM
sunscreen. My great grandma always told us all to use it. She is 90 and looks maybe 70. I'll take her advice any day!

I use it daily too:yes:D;) GREAT advice!:yes

Sk8ergirl
06-01-2008, 10:08 PM
ewww, hate to tell you but vaseline--petroleum jelly--is not good for the body. Get something else.

CJMsPrincess
06-03-2008, 04:08 AM
PERFUME!
I love my Valentino!

Navgirl
06-03-2008, 04:32 AM
I love mineral makeup!! Best stuff for my skin, it covers imperfections very well!

Pebbles
06-03-2008, 04:38 AM
No matter how tired I may be, I always wash my face and put moisturizer on afterwards.

I've been drunk as a skunk yet managed to clean my face before I passed out.

MSJackson
06-03-2008, 11:38 AM
ewww, hate to tell you but vaseline--petroleum jelly--is not good for the body. Get something else.

really? can you explain why?

My grandmother has been lathering herself up in Vaseline since before I can remember. She has the most beautiful skin I have ever seen..... even now in her 70's. I also know that petroleum is in most lotions... it is a FDA approved product. I searched the internet and could not find anything other than it may keep your skin from breathing(If you keep it on 24/7).

sierramist87
06-03-2008, 11:39 AM
I always put lotion on!! can't live with out it! And mascara!!

CoffeeGirl
06-03-2008, 11:39 AM
No matter how tired I may be, I always wash my face and put moisturizer on afterwards.

I've been drunk as a skunk yet managed to clean my face before I passed out.

you know what?? Me too:yes I can't live without doing it:puke

jlbecker
06-03-2008, 11:41 AM
faux lashes!! i LOVE them!

CoffeeGirl
06-26-2008, 11:01 PM
Preparation H for puffy circles

I just bought some yesterday & tried it this a.m & was so disappointed cause it didn't work for me:sigh:sadeyes

Caimbrie
06-26-2008, 11:13 PM
exfoliator... and face moisturizer ALWAYS before putting on foundation.

Reefersgirl0402
06-26-2008, 11:16 PM
Eyeliner. In fact that's all I usually wear.

Ashwee20
06-26-2008, 11:21 PM
Sunsilk Summer Spritz. It makes your hair smell like coconut and makes my hair nice and soft after I blow dry it. Also I get less frizzys and flyaways.

DeLinda
06-27-2008, 12:40 AM
Perfume and lip gloss...love it...

usmc_wifey85
06-27-2008, 02:28 PM
face moisturizer with SPF in it.

Miss Packer Fan
06-27-2008, 03:07 PM
A peachy-pinkish colored blush!

Miss Packer Fan
06-27-2008, 03:08 PM
Sunsilk Summer Spritz. It makes your hair smell like coconut and makes my hair nice and soft after I blow dry it. Also I get less frizzys and flyaways.

Thanks for the tip!!!

*lauren*
06-27-2008, 03:09 PM
I would have to say that now it is Placenta!!! Thanks Jill!!!

placenta??? really??

*lauren*
06-27-2008, 03:16 PM
i wash my face every morning and put on moisturizer with an SPF in it. but my real trick is L'Oreal Quickstick foundation. it has THE best coverage and it's very portable.

LindsayErin
06-27-2008, 04:27 PM
ill go with some of the others...placenta! and mary kay make-up remover. it is def worth the $15 and it doesnt make ur skin look oily and it comes right off w/ using just a little bit. Also, I dont get skin reactions to it. i love it

lisa0323
06-28-2008, 09:54 AM
I am also a placenta fan.
My other beauty favorite is Vitamin E moisturizer.

cyndilou
06-28-2008, 10:16 AM
I just bought some yesterday & tried it this a.m & was so disappointed cause it didn't work for me:sigh:sadeyes

I think you should put it on at night and sleep with it on. I don't know for sure though. I am going to buy some and try it too. I was blessed with the same problem from my dad as well. I hide behind my glasses so that people dont see how bad they are. But, I love wearing my contact.

CoffeeGirl
06-28-2008, 11:27 AM
I think you should put it on at night and sleep with it on. I don't know for sure though. I am going to buy some and try it too. I was blessed with the same problem from my dad as well. I hide behind my glasses so that people dont see how bad they are. But, I love wearing my contact.

I guess I will have to try that-thanks:yes:five:D